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California Highway Patrol K-9 teams conducted nearly 1,700 enforcement searches in 2025, seizing over 21,170 pounds of illegal narcotics, including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, along with illegal firearms and explosives.

A Tennessee inmate and 10 others were indicted for their alleged roles in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. The operation, allegedly directed by the inmate from prison using smuggled phones, involved distributing large amounts of methamphetamine across the Midstate between 2023 and August 2025.

Two men were arrested for allegedly stealing copper wiring from a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) interstate sign in Nashville. The suspects, Michael See and Thomas Allard, admitted to the theft attempt and were charged with attempted theft, vandalism, and drug possession (methamphetamine found on See). Repairs to the damaged wiring will cost $10,000, while the stolen copper's recycling value is estimated at $1,500.

A Santa Barbara man, Jeffrey Kyle Snyder, was arrested for allegedly injecting a 17-year-old girl he met online with methamphetamine and sexually assaulting her. He was charged with a felony for providing narcotics to a juvenile and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama on drug possession charges after police stopped his vehicle for erratic driving and found marijuana and methamphetamine. He is a former mayor of Tallahassee and a 2018 Florida gubernatorial candidate who lost to Ron DeSantis.

A Mexican man was sentenced for meth trafficking in North Carolina after an investigation by the Homeland Security Task Force. Anselmo Nava-Sanchez, 32, distributed hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine into the U.S. for a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization.

Andrew Demetric Gillum, former mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Florida gubernatorial election candidate, was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine and marijuana. Police reported erratic driving and a glass pipe led to the search of his vehicle.

Andrew Demetric Gillum was arrested on drug charges after police found methamphetamine and marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Daphne, Alabama. He was booked into Daphne City Jail and later transferred to Baldwin County Correctional Facility. Gillum was the Democratic nominee in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election and served as mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018.

Andrew Demetric Gillum was arrested on drug charges after police found methamphetamine and marijuana during a traffic stop. He was the Democratic nominee in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election and served as mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018.

Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama, on drug possession charges after police found marijuana and meth in his vehicle. He was previously a Florida gubernatorial candidate and mayor of Tallahassee.

Andrew Gillum, a Florida gubernatorial candidate in 2018, was arrested in Alabama on drug possession charges after police found methamphetamines, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. He was released after posting bail.

A drug bust in West Charlotte led to the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and six malnourished dogs. Angela Lynn Chin and Leshawn Adams were arrested and charged with drug trafficking, firearm possession, and animal cruelty among other offenses.

An Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death certificate lists anaphylaxis and asthma exacerbation as causes, with toxic effects of methamphetamine and heart disease noted as contributing factors.

An Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death certificate lists anaphylaxis complicating asthma as the cause, and his family and advocates are demanding transparency after authorities withheld his autopsy report.

A specialized taskforce from Macomb County seized 200 grams of fentanyl, 8 grams of methamphetamine, and two stolen handguns in a Detroit raid. The Michigan State Police assisted in the operation, which also recovered an undisclosed amount of money and jewelry.

The Macomb County Enforcement Team (COMET) raided a Detroit house linked to a known felon, seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and guns. The operation occurred on June 30 after investigators traced drug activity to the location.

A local woman was arrested on Highway 79 after a sheriff's deputy discovered methamphetamine in multiple locations inside her vehicle during a routine speeding stop.

Border officers discovered 58 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at over half a million dollars, hidden in a black SUV with secret compartments at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas. The vehicle, arriving from Mexico, was inspected by CBP on June 18.

Border officers discovered 58 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at over half a million dollars, hidden in a black SUV with secret compartments at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas on June 18.

Border officers in South Texas intercepted 7,000 pounds of meth worth tens of millions of dollars from a chemical shipment, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release. The seizure occurred in El Paso, Texas.

An investigation into a possible illegal dumping incident led authorities to dismantle a large clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Palmdale and seize over 800 pounds of methamphetamine.

Authorities investigating an illegal dumping complaint in Palmdale discovered 800 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a storage container. The find was likened to a 'Breaking Bad-style' drug lab due to its scale and concealment method.

Burma destroyed $600 million worth of seized drugs, including heroin and methamphetamine, in a public burning to mark the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse. The destruction, led by Yangon's Anti-Narcotics Police Force, involved over 50 tons of drugs and marked a significant increase from the previous year's total.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Kenya has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking over one tonne of methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion, allowing the court to assess whether they have a case to answer.

Myanmar authorities burned over $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana, and opium, during nationwide events commemorating the U.N.'s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Authorities discovered over 800 pounds of methamphetamine in a hidden narcotics production operation inside cargo containers on a vacant property in Palmdale during a drug bust. The operation was found after responding to reports of illegal dumping.

A pair from the Hickory area has been accused of methamphetamine trafficking in Alexander County. Deputies found 201 grams of methamphetamine during a search of their vehicle.

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after being found with methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana during his apprehension. He admitted to shooting a 33-year-old man and selling drugs in the area, and faces charges related to an attempted murder from a May shooting. The suspect has prior convictions for aggravated assault and robbery.

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a record methamphetamine seizure in Sinaloa and addressed U.S. border ammunition interceptions during her Tuesday mañanera. She defended her engagement with madres buscadoras (mothers of missing persons) and announced a highway security command center to combat road robberies.

Rimon Salim, owner of Nashville's Club Miami, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and cocaine from his nightclub. The FBI uncovered the operations using informants with recording devices, leading to raids and evidence of drug sales in February and March 2025. Salim faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count during sentencing on Sept. 21.

A Stony Brook University student has been arrested for allegedly selling methamphetamine out of his dorm room. William Turri, 20, from Fairport, is accused of distributing Adderall, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

Two suspects were arrested after Union County deputies conducted a traffic stop and discovered fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle. The incident occurred in Union County, where law enforcement seized the drugs during the traffic stop.

U.K. actress Emaa Hussen, known for her role in 'Redemption' alongside Jason Statham, is accused of attempting to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.

U.K. actress Emaa Hussen is accused of attempting to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia. She appeared in the film 'Redemption' alongside Jason Statham.

Five individuals were arrested in Cleveland County following a months-long drug trafficking investigation, resulting in the seizure of nearly two pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. The suspects, including alleged trafficking leader Santana Elliott, faced multiple charges related to drug distribution and conspiracy.

Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S. Ashley Delgado, who had high academic achievements and dreams of becoming a doctor, developed an addiction starting with OxyContin in her mid-20s, progressing through methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.

Two individuals were arrested in Muthialpet with 800 grams of methamphetamine. Police are actively working to locate and arrest other suspects connected to the case.

A Tennessee woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after police found drugs in the pocket of her jeans. She claimed the pants did not belong to her but admitted wearing them during a 12-hour work shift.

An Indiana man is facing felony charges after allegedly selling kosher salt to an undercover officer while claiming it was methamphetamine. Court records indicate the substance tested negative for meth, and the defendant admitted to substituting salt for the drug during the transaction.

An Indiana man is facing felony charges after allegedly selling kosher salt to an undercover officer while claiming it was methamphetamine. The transaction involved prerecorded money and a recording device, and the substance tested negative for meth. The defendant admitted to substituting salt for meth during an interview.